Registration and nationality service officer

Client Local Authority in Wandsworth Job Title Registration and Nationality Service Officer Pay Rate GBP18.66 an hour PAYE Hours 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM) Duration 8 Week Contract Location FULLY OFFICE BASED-Wandsworth Register Office 5 DAYS A WEEK Description The Registration Service has responsibility for the registration of births and deaths, marriage and civil partnership preliminaries, marriage and civil partnership registrations, citizenship ceremonies and other celebratory services. It is an expanding service aiming to achieve the highest quality and most cost-effective service in accordance with the Council #39;s policies and statutory requirements. Duties Responsibilities: Delivers all statutory and non-statutory services provided by the Registration Service including the registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships; conducts ceremonies; completes all administration and functions relating to all aspects of the Registration Service Demonstrates comprehensive technical knowledge, and operates in strict accordance with the relevant legislation, guidance and direction from the General Register Office. Provides active support for all areas of work across the service so that key objectives and deadlines are met in service delivery. Undertakes duties at various locations across the Richmond and Wandsworth boroughs, including approved venues, religious buildings, offices, hospitals and service centres. Undertakes continuous professional development, training and progression, as detailed further under #39;Progression Criteria #39;. Responsible for collection of fees, cash handling, banking and accounting and maintains the security and confidentiality of data, records, certificate stock and documents. Knowledge, Skills Experience: Knowledge of all relevant statutory acts relating to the Registration Service (desirable) Knowledge of ICT packages and ability to use them effectively Experience of communicating with a wide and diverse range of people; both internal and external customers, including dealing with people in distress, in a sympathetic manner Experience of prioritising workloads and taking appropriate action Ability to maintain accurate records and accounts, and manage physical and electronic data in line with statutory legislation Ability to undertake registrations of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and all associated functions Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website